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Meet Our Staff

Wyatt Emmerich, publisher
As publisher, Wyatt oversees the entire operation of the newspaper staff. He is responsible for meeting the payroll and making sure the Sun is profitable while giving readers and advertisers a good value for their money. Wyatt is a fifth-generation Mississippian and the third generation of his family to be a newspaper publisher. He has been publisher of the Northside Sun for 19 years.

Jimmye Sweat, editor
Jimmye serves as editor of the Northside Sun Newspaper and the Northside Sun Magazine. In this position she is responsible for the editorial content of both publications. A journalism major from the University of Mississippi, she has been associated with the Northside Sun since the late ‘70s. She and her husband, Andy, make their home in Jackson.

Holly Dean, Advertising Manager
Holly joined The Northside Sun in 2008. A native of Jackson, she graduated from Jackson Prep. Holly went on to earn a degree in Marketing from Mississippi State University and an MBA from Millsaps College. She now makes her home in Madison with her husband, Scott, and three boys, Walker, William and Patrick.

Katy Agnew, account executive
Katy joined the Northside Sun in March, 2005 as an account executive in advertising sales for the weekly newspaper and monthly magazine. She is a Tupelo native and a 2002 graduate of Mississippi State University with a degree in communication. She, her husband Cliff, her two daughters and their dog Mo make their home in Canton.

Lauren Breazeale, account executive
Lauren Breazeale joined the Northside Sun's advertising staff as an account executive in January 2008. She moved to Oxford in 2009 and sold advertising for Invitation Oxford magazine for two years. In December 2011, she rejoined the Northside Sun's advertising staff. She is a Lexington native and a Mississippi State graduate with a degree in marketing. She lives with her husband, Maury and son, Brickell in Northeast Jackson.

Amy Forsyth, account executive
Amy Forsyth joined The Northside Sun’s advertising staff in 2011. She is a native of Texarkana, Texas but has called Mississippi home for the past 16 years. She lives in Madison with her husband, Matt and their beloved Golden Retrievers. Amy is a graduate of Southern Methodist University in Dallas, with a degree in advertising.

Carly O'Bryant, advertising account executive
Carly joined the Northside Sun in June, 2011 as an account executive in advertising sales. She is a native of Ocean Springs, MS and a graduate of the Univeristy of Alabama. She and her husband make their home in Madison with their 2 children.

Misti Sims, account executive
Misti has been associated with the Northside Sun for 12 years. Growing up in Jackson, she graduated from Jackson Academy and earned her college degree from the University of Mississippi. She now lives in Madison with her husband, Clint, and two children, Lowe and Stella.

Anthony Warren, staff writer
Anthony Warren has been a staff writer with the Northside Sun since 2007. The Jackson native is a member of the Metro Jackson Lions Club, where he currently serves on the board of directors, and is pursuing a master's degree from Belhaven University. Anthony is a 2005 graduate of Mississippi College, a 2013 graduate of Leadership Greater Jackson, and a member of the Crystal Springs Church of Christ.

Katie Eubanks, reporter
Katie joined the Northside Sun as a staff writer in January 2011. A 2010 graduate of the University of Mississippi with a B.A. in print journalism, she lives with her parents and brother in Madison and attends Grace City Church in Jackson. Katie is excited to write for the Sun!

Beth Buckley, production/photographer
As a member of the production department, Beth is involved in all technical aspects of preparing the paper and magazine for publication. She also serves as the staff photographer. She has been associated with the Sun since 1993.

Jo Ann Ward, proofreader
Jo Ann, a graduate of the University of Mississippi, serves as a proofer for the newspaper and magazine. She and her husband, Robert live in Madison. They have two sons.

Wanda McCain, art director
Wanda serves the Northside Sun as Art Director. A graduate of Mississippi State University with a degree in Graphic Design, she joined the staff in August, 2004. She and her husband, Joe make their home in Brandon. They have three children and two grandchildren.

Dani Poe, circulation manager
Dani Poe joined the Northside Sun in November, 2005 as circulation manager for the weekly newspaper and monthly magazine. She is also responsible for the billing and collections for display advertising, payroll, accounts payable and financial statements. She and her husband, Shannon, have two children, Cody and Peyton, and live in Brandon.